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Anonymous
2019-01-16T23:37:14+00:00

Ok about a week ago i noticed my pc running slow and Checked task manager seeing 100% disk it will randomly appear And disappear I've already tried many things to fix It but nothing helps does anyone know a sure fix?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-01-16T23:57:38+00:00

    Hi Ironsmashweb, I'm Graeme, an independent adviser here to help.

    There could be a number of reasons why this is occurring, but a faulty disk drive is a definite possibility.

    Would you be able to let me know what brand and model your drive is? Is it a HDD or SSD?

    You could start off by running a checkdisk to see if any bad sectors can be repaired.

    • In File Explorer, right click your drive and select Properties.
    • In the Tools tab, run the disk checking utility.

    This may take a while, but it can repair any bad sectors on your drive and potentially fix the issue.

    Let me know how you go! Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-01-18T02:07:07+00:00

    Hi thanks for the reply I tried everything listed and still am having the problem however I do have the specs if anyone could help that would be great

    System sku 2dw05ua#aba

    System model HP Laptop 15-bw0xx

    Drive toshiba MQ01abd100

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-01-16T23:44:04+00:00

    Hi Ironsmashweb

    What is the exact make and model?

    Open Start, type: system information

    Hit Enter

    Click System summary

    Look in the right pane

    Copy the system sku info into reply here.

    See example: https://imgur.com/qzektpA

    Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

    Look for blank icons on the desktop and delete them.

    Open File Explorer

    Open This PC

    Right click your local drive where Windows 10 is install (you will see the Windows logo on it)

    Click Properties

    Click the Hardware tab

    What is the name of the drive listed?

    Is it an SSD?

    If it is, you might need to update the firmware.

    Open Start > Settings > Privacy > Background apps

    Disable all Background apps.

    Disabling Windows Update:

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: services.msc

    Hit Enter

    Scroll down to Windows Update

    Select it then right click it

    Click Properties

    Under the General tab, choose Startup type to Disabled

    Click Stop

    Click Apply then OK

    Also, check whats starting up with Windows.

    Press Windows key + X

    Click Task Manager

    Click Startup tab

    Disable all except Windows Defender.

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: msconfig

    Hit Enter

    Go to the services tab

    Check the box,

    hide all Microsoft services

    Disable the remaining services

    Click Apply then OK

    Restart if prompted

    Open Start, type: problem reports

    Hit Enter

    Delete any failed or pending reports.

    Go to Start > Settings > System > Notifications and actions > Turn off "Show me tips about Windows."

    If you have Chrome installed, uninstall then reinstall it.

    Open Start, type: CMD

    Right click CMD

    Click Run as administrator

    Type: powercfg -restoredefaultschemes

    Hit Enter

    Exit

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-manage-...

    Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-01-16T23:48:10+00:00

    I have two possibilities, both of which happened to me:

    • I had a hard drive that was failing. The tip was that the performance graph showed that the disk utilization would jump to 100% and stay there for a second, then fall back.
    • Something about Chrome was causing 100% disk utilization. I don't remember how I tumbled to that, but when I uninstalled Chrome the problem went away instantly. This seems unlikely, but it's worth a shot.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-01-16T23:45:18+00:00

    Hi, Ironsmashweb

    My name is Phillip and I am an Independent Advisor. I hope it helps.

    What I can recommend is that you completely repair the operating system, but first you must backup your files, although with this method the data is not lost but it is a good idea to backup as a security measure, third-party applications if they are uninstalled, check this link.

    https://www.intowindows.com/repair-windows-10-i...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

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